A Message from Joe Koken, Club President Since its establishment in 2008, the IronOaks Pickleball Club has mirrored the explosive national growth of the sport, evolving into one of the Southwest’s most dedicated and thriving organizations. Our mission is centered on maximizing the enjoyment, health benefits, and community fellowship that pickleball offers to players of…
Warren Wasescha, Sun Lakes Hiking Club Forty years ago, Sun Lakes resident Paul Seibert and his friend Leo Fontaine decided to informally start the Sun Lakes Hiking Club. Paul had been hiking on his own in the area for several years and felt others might find hiking as adventurous and interesting as he did. He…
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director In the Summer of 2002, Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) member Dwight Grotewold visited the Rotary Club of Logan, Utah, where he learned about their innovative elementary school initiative known as “A Dictionary for 3rd Graders.” Drawing on his experience as a former K-12 teacher and his…
Linda Rauch If you came last year to the Veterans Day concert, which garnered rave reviews, you certainly won’t want to miss the concert this year! A 50-voice choir composed of volunteers from our community has been diligently working to present six patriotic songs, directed by Richard Gibson, the director of Valley Opera. Also, notable…
The Sun Lakes Country Club Bocce Club is dedicated to fostering a fun and social atmosphere where members of all skill levels can enjoy the game of bocce ball. Our club welcomes all residents of Sun Lakes to play at the Sun Lakes Country Club Oasis bocce courts. First sessions will play for seven weeks…
The ImproVables comedy improv troupe of Sun Lakes Community Theatre returns to the Cottonwood Saguaro Room with their immensely popular Halloween show on Wednesday, Oct. 29! This hauntingly hilarious and fun show has been a sold-out hit for the last three Halloweens. Seating is limited, so be sure to get in on the laughter and…
Jacque Texeira The Fun Lakers Social Club has a new enthusiastic board of directors led by John Adam, president. He and his new crew want to invite all the residents of the Sun Lakes communities to join in on the fun. Go to www.funlakers.org to learn more about the club and how to become a…
Lisa Sherburne Nithilia Swamy, a recent graduate at Hamilton High School, was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) Sisterhood. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter DD of Sun Lakes, Ariz. The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship was established in 2009 to provide scholarships for exceptional women in their final year…
What happens when you mix accusations, mistaken identities, and romances? The result is a laugh-out-loud farce written by Tom Smith entitled Drinking Habits. The mystery, merriment, and fun begin with two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing Convent who have been religiously tending their vineyard. Rumors of a spy being sent by Rome with…
John Yu The 2025 Halloween Ball will thrill you with music, dinner, and dance at Cottonwood’s San Tan Ballroom. Come for a dance lesson from 4 to 4:45 p.m. or just come to the dinner dance from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. A special dinner menu with a great variety of choices from the Cottonwood Grill…